HSB 643 — A Bill For An Act Relating To The Use Of Synthetic Media In Campaign Materials, And Making Penalties Applicable
HSB 643 is an Iowa bill that addresses the use of synthetic media in campaign materials. It aims to regulate the use of deepfakes and other synthetic media in political advertising to prevent disinformation. The bill was renumbered as HF 2609 after receiving a committee report approving it on February 19, 2026. The legislation is part of the 2025-2026 legislative session and falls under the subjects of advertising, campaigns, and technology.
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